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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,942.91, 4,412.97 and 1,710.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,942.91, 4,412.97 and 1,710.66 is: 2,565.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,942.91 : 4,412.97 = 1,710.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,942.91/4,412.97 = 1,710.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,942.91x = 4,412.97 × 1,710.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,942.91x = 7,549,091.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,549,091.26/2,942.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,565.18

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